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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.23, 1,360.02 and 597.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.23, 1,360.02 and 597.96 is: 897.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.23 : 1,360.02 = 597.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.23/1,360.02 = 597.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.23x = 1,360.02 × 597.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.23x = 813,237.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,237.56/906.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.39

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